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Badgers football: Wisconsin cornerback Dontye Carriere-Williams gaining comfort as season progresses

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Wisconsin cornerback Dontye Carriere-Williams (29) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) in the second quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

After nearly playing as a true freshman last season, Dontye Carriere-Williams entered this one with an undeniably big role for the University of Wisconsin defense.

He’s seen the field for the majority of the Badgers’ snaps this year as their No. 3 cornerback, and with veterans Derrick Tindal and Nick Nelson ahead of him, one can easily guess which of the three opposing teams enjoyed targeting early in the season.